Classification of petunias with photos and names
Petunia is a perennial plant native to South America. The flower is mainly annual and is planted in garden plots. In the form of a room petunia plants not grown, but can be used as a living decoration for balconies. Petunias are hardy, so they do not require excessive care. The classification of petunias is diverse and has about 30 plant species, each of which has subspecies.
Classification of petunias by varieties
Petunias are classified into the following varieties:
- bush;
- ampelous;
- multi-flowered;
- dwarf or other name "undersized".
Bush petunias
This group in the classification of petunias is the most numerous and diverse. The flowers of the plant are large, can reach a diameter of up to 12 cm.The color is most often two-colored, with various edging, strokes. Flowers have different shaped edges.
In care, this variety is the most picky and capricious, it requires more attention than other species. It is very susceptible to diseases, reacts instantly to adverse weather conditions, requires rich soil, regular watering. But, at the same time, bush petunias are very popular among flower growers due to the variety of species.
Classification of bush petunias:
- large-flowered superb;
- large-flowered superb low;
- large-flowered;
- large-flowered low;
- large-flowered fringed;
- large-flowered fringed low.
The most popular series of spray petunias are: Hulahoop, Hit Parade, Highlight, Pikoti, Daddy, Polaris and Storm. All plants of this series have large flowers and original colors.
Classification of ampelous petunias
Petunias ampelous or "creeping" are distinguished by long shoots, which are densely covered with flowers. This species grows downward, therefore it is often used for decorating balconies and is grown in pots. The diameter of the flowers ranges from 5 to 9 cm. Some types of ampel petunias are perennial.
This type of petunia is classified according to the length of the shoots and the shape of the flowers:
- semi-ampel;
- ampelous with shoots of "surfiniya".
The superiority of this group of petunias is unpretentiousness in care, they only need regular watering and periodic soil enrichment with mineral fertilizers. To decorate your balcony or flower bed flowers of the specified type, you can choose such varieties of petunias as Wave of Fortune, Waterfall, Pearl Surf, Lilac Surf.
Multi-flowered petunias
The multiflorous petunia is distinguished by a rich scattering of small-sized blooms. The flowers grow densely and practically cover the bush completely. The multi-flowered petunia is an early plant that allows it to enjoy flowering earlier than other varieties.
This species is short, compact. To achieve the most striking aesthetic effect, you can give the plant a rounded shape by trimming. The colors are different, there are both monochromatic and variegated shades.
Multi-flowered petunia is weather-resistant, but frost-resistant.
The classification of multiflorous petunia is not significantly represented, there are the following plant types:
- Fantasy - the average size of flowers is about 4 cm;
- Terry petunia Duo Summer - buds about 6-7 cm;
- Terry petunia Tart Bonanza - bushes up to 35 cm high;
- Prime Time - some flowers have wavy petals;
- Mirage - a variety of shades;
- Plum Crystals - the color of flowers changes during growth;
- Charm - long flowering (from early summer to mid-autumn).
Petunia dwarf classification
Dwarf or undersized petunias have earned this name due to the small size of the bush. The height of the bushes is no more than 30 cm. Flowers look great in flower beds or in pots. This variety is very photophilous and requires proper care and regular watering.
But you should not extremely moisten the soil, as this will lead to plant disease, in which the lower shoots rot and die.
There are several types of dwarf petunia, the main ones are:
- cascading;
- terry
Cascading varieties of petunias presented in a variety of ways, the main ones are:
- Petunia Super Cascade Niagara;
- Petunia Double Cascade Plume Wayne;
- Petunia Double Cascade Mix;
The most famous varieties of terry petunia are:
- Angora - pale pink flowers prevail in this variety, the bush grows up to 45 cm;
- Artist - flowers are large, of various colors;
- Double Cascade - pink and blue shades prevail;
- Valentine - dense red flowers, fluted petals;
- Sonata - flowers are white, double, long flowering;
- Pirouette - petals are cut, corrugated, colors from light red to dark burgundy;
- Duo F1 - small flowers, this variety tolerates moisture well.
To get beautiful, with big flowers terry petunia bushes, they should not be seated tightly to each other.
The classification of petunias is quite diverse, more and more new hybrid species of this plant appear. One of these varieties is Calibrachoa, which has about 60 subspecies. The most popular and unusual of these is the Million Bells variety.
The peculiarity of this species is the abundance of flowers, behind which leaves are practically invisible. The flowering of the variety resembles a collection of bells, hence the name. The color range is rich and varied.
Petunia is an extraordinary, bright flower. It will decorate not only garden beds, but also homes. Ease of cultivation, ease of care, a variety of species can satisfy the tastes of the most fastidious growers. Petunia will delight with its flowering for a long time, and the unusual, rich color of flowers will not leave anyone indifferent.